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17 Dec 2020, 18:46
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Does Harvard, or any other MBA schools for that matter, care if you are the first generation to college (none of my grandparents, parents or siblings went to college) or that if you're from an very rural and underdeveloped region of an Asian country? Would it be viewed favorably or unfavorably in your application? Should I mention it?
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17 Dec 2020, 19:10
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Hi and welcome to GMAT Club. It is worth mentioning since it paints a picture of a background and the effort you had to invest.
However, it is unlikely to directly impact your admission. It would help in evaluating your achievements and your performance and giving you proper credit for extra adversity. It should not hurt you in anyway that I could think of. You should not be responsible for the actions of your parents.
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However, it is unlikely to directly impact your admission. It would help in evaluating your achievements and your performance and giving you proper credit for extra adversity. It should not hurt you in anyway that I could think of. You should not be responsible for the actions of your parents.
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18 Dec 2020, 10:30
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JaneJaneJane:
Yes, it would matter and help, particularly if that upbringing still impacts who you are today and your accomplishments. For example, are you involved in any organizations that give back to rural, underdeveloped communities such as your own? Then, it would be more than appropriate for you to discuss your hometown. Without that context, your involvement would make less sense.
That said, tread lightly. The admissions committee will clearly pick up if you are trying to play the diversity or pity cards with an on-the-nose approach.
FWIW, the rural, underdeveloped community aspect sells way more than your family's education background, though I am sure the two are inextricably linked.
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Yes, it would matter and help, particularly if that upbringing still impacts who you are today and your accomplishments. For example, are you involved in any organizations that give back to rural, underdeveloped communities such as your own? Then, it would be more than appropriate for you to discuss your hometown. Without that context, your involvement would make less sense.
That said, tread lightly. The admissions committee will clearly pick up if you are trying to play the diversity or pity cards with an on-the-nose approach.
FWIW, the rural, underdeveloped community aspect sells way more than your family's education background, though I am sure the two are inextricably linked.
-Admissionado
